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Best Madison County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 3,170 students in Madison County, TN.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
83% of private preschools in Madison County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 3,170
  • Average Tuition: $8,619
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Madison County, TN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 3,170
  • Average Tuition: $8,619
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Madison County, TN School Trends

Top Ranked Madison County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Jackson Christian School
Jackson Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Church of Christ
832 Country Club Lane
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 300-4605
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St. Marys School Photo
St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1665 Hwy 45 By Pass
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-2525
(3)
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Trinity Christian Academy Photo
Trinity Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
Christian
10 Windy City Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 410-8230
(1)
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University School Of Jackson Photo
University School Of Jackson
Gr: NS-12 | 1,071 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
(5)
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Map of Augustine School
Augustine School
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
1171 Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-6822
(1)
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Map of Family Christian School
Family Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
535 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
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Madison County Private Preschools (Closed)

Sacred Heart of Jesus High School Photo
Sacred Heart of Jesus High School
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
146 McClellan Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-4774
(2)
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Map of West Tn Cerebral Palsy Associa
West Tn Cerebral Palsy Associa
Gr: 5-8 | 21 students
Special Education School
34 Garland Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3322
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearMadison County Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20197
20187
20176
20166
20155
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# Students
3,170 Students
76,645 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
2025528245191
2024528239187
2023505245185
2022479254188
2021479245184
2020488236179
2019436230182
2018449224181
2017548235183
2016548226181
2015491221173
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% Average Students of Color
13%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202513%18%32%
202413%18%32%
202311%19%32%
202211%19%31%
202111%19%32%
202011%18%31%
20199%19%31%
201810%18%30%
201711%20%31%
201611%20%31%
201510%20%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
268 Teachers
7,387 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202512:111:112:1
202412:111:112:1
202312:111:112:1
20229:111:112:1
20219:111:112:1
202010:111:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201513:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202551%52%51%
202451%51%51%
202351%53%51%
202251%53%51%
202151%52%50%
202051%52%50%
201956%52%50%
201851%52%50%
201751%52%49%
201651%50%49%
201547%50%48%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
2025151516
2024161616
2023161516
2022161516
2021161516
2020161516
2019161516
2018161516
2017151516
2016151516
2015151516
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Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
2025161411
2024161210
2023161110
2022161010
2021161110
2020161110
2019161010
201816109
201716109
201616109
20151689
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Average SAT score
1116
(Out of 1600)
1265
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
2025242626
2024242626
2023242626
2022242526
2021242526
2020242526
2019242525
2018242525
2017252525
2016252525
2015262525
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,619
$11,842

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
2025$8,619$11,942$12,988
2024$7,000$9,935$10,159
2023$6,725$9,268$9,500
2022$6,817$8,694$8,989
2021$6,817$8,664$8,661
2020$6,483$8,366$8,383
2019$6,149$8,196$8,266
2018$6,490$8,278$7,888
2017$6,407$7,879$7,628
2016$6,407$7,410$7,230
2015$6,407$7,229$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
18%
22%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202518%22%31%
202418%23%30%
202318%24%30%
202218%24%29%
202118%24%29%
202018%25%29%
201918%25%28%
201815%24%27%
201715%24%26%
20165%24%25%
20155%19%24%
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Average Acceptance Rate
96%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202596%84%83%
202495%87%88%
202393%87%88%
202293%88%88%
202193%90%88%
202093%91%88%
201993%90%88%
201893%91%88%
201793%91%88%
201693%91%88%
201593%93%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20250.450.570.65
20240.450.570.65
20230.320.560.65
20220.310.550.64
20210.310.540.64
20200.330.540.64
20190.330.520.64
20180.360.520.64
20170.260.490.62
20160.260.490.62
20150.370.490.62
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
1,555 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20251%2%4%
20241%2%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%2%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%2%4%
20191%3%5%
20182%2%5%
20171%2%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
75 Students
1,877 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20252%3%8%
20242%3%8%
20232%2%8%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%7%
20192%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20171%2%6%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%6%
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# Black Students
222 Students
4,148 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20257%6%6%
20247%6%6%
20235%5%6%
20225%6%6%
20215%6%7%
20204%6%7%
20194%6%6%
20184%7%6%
20173%6%6%
20163%6%6%
20152%7%6%
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# White Students
2,277 Students
43,384 Students
% White Students
72%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202572%58%48%
202472%58%48%
202382%58%48%
202282%61%50%
202182%62%50%
202081%62%51%
201981%64%52%
201878%65%52%
201786%68%54%
201686%68%54%
201578%68%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
44 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
568 Students
24,027 Students
% of Others Students
18%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202518%31%34%
202418%31%33%
202310%32%33%
202210%29%31%
202110%28%31%
202012%28%31%
201912%25%30%
201815%24%30%
20179%22%30%
20169%22%29%
201518%21%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Madison County, TN?
The top ranked private preschools in Madison County, TN include Jackson Christian School, University School Of Jackson, and Trinity Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Madison County?
6 private preschools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private preschools in Madison County?
Madison County private preschools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
83% of private preschools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of Christ).
Which private preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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